Published - 16 January 2019 By Sarah Wallis (Agriculture Victoria) February dates announced for Mallee and Wimmera Young Farmer Bootcamps Agriculture Victoria is inviting young farmers across the Mallee and Wimmera to attend free workshops to develop skills in managing farm businesses for both the … Read More bootcamp, dry seasonal conditions, workshops Archive
Published - 12 December 2018 By Nick Tsaktsiras (Agriculture Policy, Agriculture Victoria) Quad bike rebates and safety videos Farm safety is crucial for good farm management A timely reminder for all of us to stay safe on farm and remind those around us … Read More Support & Opportunities
Published - 21 November 2018 By Sarah Thompson (Program Development Coordinator - Workforce Development, Dairy Australia) Young Dairy Network The Young Dairy Network Australia (YDNA) is a project of Dairy Australia that works across the regions to support local networks of young dairy farmers … Read More Dairy Australia Support & Opportunities
Published - 14 November 2018 By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria) What is opportunity cost? – Economic Video Series This short economic video about opportunity cost follows Gary, a broadacre wheat farmer with a dream to see the Kiss farewell tour. Gary’s business is … Read More cropping Business Management
Published - 12 November 2018 By Young Farmers Business Network Young Farmer Support Groups We have collected a list of some Young Farmer groups and industry bodies who are focused on supporting young farmers in business management across Victoria. Young … Read More Support & Opportunities
Published - 9 November 2018 By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria), Andrew Zull (Queensland Government, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) Chris Carter (AEGIC (formerly Government of Western Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)) Comparing Crop Management Options with a Risk and Return Economic Framework The Back of the Envelope Risk Analysis (BOERA) developed by Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries enables you to test your crop management options using … Read More cropping Business Management
Published - 9 November 2018 By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria) Avoid sunk cost interfering with your decisions – Economic Video Series This short economic video on helping to avoid sunk cost follows Pete, a broadacre farmer who is wanting to have a good harvest this season, … Read More cropping, risk management Business Management
Published - 9 November 2018 By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria) What are diminishing marginal returns? – Economic Video Series This short economic video about diminishing marginal returns follows George, a broadacre wheat farmer with a dream to buy a helicopter. But that dream depends … Read More cropping, risk management Business Management
Published - 9 November 2018 By Claire Waterman (Agriculture Victoria) Understanding risk – Economic Video Series This short economic video about understanding risk follows Steve, a broadacre wheat farmer with a dream to see a snow leopard. However, he needs to … Read More cropping, risk management Business Management
Published - 9 November 2018 By Sarah Wallis, Agriculture Victoria Young Farmer Business Bootcamps in Sale – December 2018 Are you a young farm business manager and/or owner seeking to forge a successful career in the beef, sheep and dairy industries in the Gippsland … Read More bootcamp, Meridian Agriculture Archive
